Radiation necrosis masquerading as late tumor recurrence: 14 years after combined fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery and conventional radiation therapy
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Radiation necrosis masquerading as late tumor recurrence: 14 years after combined fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery and conventional radiation therapy
Radiation necrosis is a known sequela of delivering high doses of ionizing radiation to the central nervous system and may be confused with tumor recurrence. Although stereotactic radiation has found increasing application in managing central nervous system malignancies, the imaging appearance of benign tissue several years after such treatment has not been frequently documented in the medical ...
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When Policy Topic is covered Stereotactic radiosurgery using a gamma or LINAC unit may be considered medically necessary for the following indications: arteriovenous malformations; acoustic neuromas; pituitary adenomas; non-resectable, residual, or recurrent meningiomas; craniopharyngiomas; glomus jugulare tumors; solitary or multiple brain metastases in patients having good perfo...
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The following Protocol contains medical necessity criteria that apply for this service. It is applicable to Medicare Advantage products unless separate Medicare Advantage criteria are indicated. If the criteria are not met, reimbursement will be denied and the patient cannot be billed. Preauthorization is not required. Please note that payment for covered services is subject to eligibility and ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Radiology Case Reports
سال: 2007
ISSN: 1930-0433
DOI: 10.2484/rcr.v2i2.68